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key features

standard models

memory options

internal storage

controllers for internal storage

network adapters

storage host bus adapters

integrated virtualization

regulatory compliance

external disk storage expansion

IBM x3650 M3 Product Manual

for more information

System x3650 M3 4255

Chapter 1. The System x3650 M3 server

The IBM Documentation CD

Notices and statements in this document

What your server offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

IBM Systems Director

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer

Front view

operator information panel

Rear view

Server power features

turning on the server

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

Server components

System-board internal connectors

System-board external connectors

System-board switches and jumpers

System-board LEDs

System-board optional device connectors

SAS riser-card connectors and LEDs

PCI riser-card adapter connectors

Installation guidelines

System reliability guidelines

Handling static-sensitive devices

Internal cable routing and connectors

Removing the cover

Removing a PCI riser-card assembly

Installing a PCI riser-card assembly

Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle

Removing the DIMM air baffle

Installing the DIMM air baffle

Installing the full-length-adapter bracket

Installing a PCI adapter

Removing a PCI adapter

Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key

Installing a hard disk drive

Removing a hard disk drive

Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD option

Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD for 2 RAID kit with 2 M5015 adapters option

Installing an optional tape drive

Converting a 16 bay system to a 8 bay + tape system

Installing the tape drive option

Installing a second microprocessor

Thermal grease

Installing a memory module

DIMM installation sequence

Memory mirroring

Online-spare memory

Installing a DIMM

Installing a hot-swap ac power supply

Removing a hot-swap fan

Installing a hot-swap fan

Removing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly

Installing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly

Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the SAS riser-card

Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller on the SAS riser-card

Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key

Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery on the remote battery tray

Moving the SAS controller retention bracket

Installing a USB hypervisor memory key

Removing a USB hypervisor memory key

Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter

Installing an optional DVD drive

Completing the installation

Replacing the server cover

Connecting the external cables

Updating the server configuration

Chapter 3. Configuring the server

Using the Setup utility

Starting the Setup utility

Passwords

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

Starting the backup server firmware

Setup and configuration overview

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

Enabling the remote presence feature

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program

Formatting a hard disk drive

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

Software service and support

Appendix B. Notices

Important notes

Particulate contamination

Electronic emission notices

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement

Japan VCCI Class A statement

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

Index

product guide

disk controllers

light path diagnostics

other features

guidelines for trained service technicians

guidelines for servicing electrical equipment

safety statements

Chapter 1. Start here

Undocumented problems

Chapter 2. Introduction

Features and specifications

Server controls, LEDs, and connectors

light path diagnostics panel

Internal connectors, LEDs, and jumpers

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

POST

viewing event logs without restarting the server

POST error codes

Checkout procedure

Performing the checkout procedure

Troubleshooting tables

General problems

Hypervisor problems

Intermittent problems

USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems

Memory problems

Microprocessor problems

Optional-device problems

Power problems

Serial device problems

ServerGuide problems

Software problems

Light path diagnostics

Remind button

Light path diagnostics LEDs

Power-supply LEDs

Diagnostic programs, messages, and error codes

Diagnostic text messages

Tape alert flags

Recovering the server firmware

Automatic boot failure recovery (ABR)

Nx boot failure

Integrated management module error messages

Drive n Status disabled

Memory Logging Limit Reached

Solving power problems

Solving Ethernet controller problems

Problem determination tips

Chapter 4. Parts listing, Types 4255, 7945, and 7949 server

Product recovery CDs

Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components

Working inside the server with the power on

Returning a device or component

Removing and replacing consumable parts and Tier 1 CRUs

Installing the cover

Installing the fan bracket

Removing an IBM virtual media key

Installing an IBM virtual media key

Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly

Installing a PCI adapter in a PCI riser-card assembly

Removing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter

Storing the full-length-adapter bracket

Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the SAS riser card

Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller on the SAS riser card

Removing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key

Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery from the remote battery tray

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Removing an optional CD-RW/DVD drive

Installing an optional CD-RW/DVD drive

Installing a tape drive

Removing a memory module (DIMM)

dimm installation sequence

memory mirroring

Removing a hot-swap ac power supply

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

Telecommunication regulatory statement

Hardware and software requirements

Operator information panel

Light path diagnostics panel

Instructions for IBM Business Partners

System pulse LEDs

PCI riser-card assembly LEDs

Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD upgrade option

system

Power-on password

ServerGuide features

Typical operating-system installation

Using the integrated management module

Logging on to the Web interface

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller


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